About

Dre’lon Miller is a 6‑foot‑1, 200‑pound wide receiver who wears No. 6 for the University of Colorado Buffaloes. As a true freshman in 2024, he played all 13 games, started three of them, and hauled in 32 catches for 277 yards and three touchdowns—numbers that hinted at bigger seasons ahead. What really turned heads, though, was opening night: he caught the very first pass of Colorado’s season and even took a hand‑off on the next snap, becoming the first Buffaloes wideout in a decade to start the opener straight out of high school.

Now a sophomore, coaches are counting on him to stretch the field while stepping into a leadership role vacated by departing stars. Local media already calls 2025 his “breakout year” after he impressed NFL scouts by snagging passes for quarterback Shedeur Sanders at Colorado’s spring pro day. With soft hands, quick acceleration, and a fearless attitude over the middle, Miller is quickly becoming one of the most exciting young playmakers in the Big 12.

Bios

Position:	Wide Receiver
Weight:	200
Hometown:	Silsbee, Texas
Height:	6-1
Class:	Sophomore
High School:	Silsbee
Shilo Sanders Net Worth	$150,000

Before Fame

Raised in Silsbee, a small town in Southeast Texas, Miller was the kid who was always holding a ball—football, basketball, or relay baton. At Silsbee High School, he began on varsity for four years and amassed videogame numbers: 155 catches, 3,571 yards, 43 touchdown receptions, and an additional 778 yards on the ground. His junior year alone included 59 catches for 1,399 yards and 21 touchdowns, for which he was named Texas 4A Player of the Year and was invited to play in the All‑American Bowl.

Coaches raved about more than offense. Miller returned kicks, ran track, and earned All‑State recognition in basketball, showcasing the body control that now shows up on fade routes in Boulder. Recruiting analysts pegged him as a consensus four‑star and a top‑15 receiver nationally. After an early pledge to Texas A&M, he flipped to Colorado in December 2023, drawn by the chance to shine in Coach Deion “Prime” Sanders’ wide‑open attack.

Trivia

• First‑snap splash: Miller recorded Colorado’s first two touches of the 2024 season—a reception and a jet‑sweep—before most freshmen had even caught their breath.
• Name note: His first name is pronounced “dray‑lin.”
• Multi‑sport résumé: He was All‑State in basketball three straight years and still shows that hardwood footwork on sideline toe‑taps.
• Classroom cred: A National Honor Society member in high school, Miller balances film study with academics.
• Community coach: During off‑seasons, he volunteered with local Little League football and basketball programs back home, paying forward the guidance he once received.

Family Life

Faith, toughness, and plenty of sibling rivalry shaped Miller’s outlook. He was born on August 26 in Silsbee to Chris and Latonia Miller and grew up as the only boy among sisters Janya, Camyra, and Chloe. Chris, a former Texas Southern University basketball player, handled early‑morning workouts and competitive fire, while Latonia provided steady encouragement and periodic reality checks during the chaotic recruiting process. A recent feature highlighted how that balance keeps their son grounded even as name‑image‑likeness deals roll in.

Family dinners, church on Sundays, and an emphasis on giving back remain central. After signing his first NIL agreement, Dre’lon donated thousands of dollars to youth sports and local charities in Silsbee—a gesture straight from his parents’ playbook of humility and community spirit.

Associated With

Miller’s collegiate rise is happening alongside some high‑profile company. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders trusts him on scramble drills, a chemistry forged when Miller caught passes for Sanders in front of NFL scouts at Colorado’s pro day. Coach Deion Sanders, better known as Coach Prime, praises his “position‑less” versatility, occasionally motioning him into the backfield for gadget plays.

He also shares the receivers’ room with fellow Texas talent Omarion Miller (no relation) and learned practice habits from two‑way star Travis Hunter before Hunter entered the NFL draft. Starting alongside true‑freshman tackle Jordan Seaton in 2024 placed him in an exclusive club as one of the rare first‑year Buffs to open a season. Finally, he still texts high‑school coach Randy Smith, who drilled home route precision long before Boulder’s mountain air did. Those relationships continue to fuel Miller’s drive as he chases a future on Sundays.